Vakalath to bear stamps

Vakalath to bear stamps.-

1. (1) Every vakalath filed by an advocate who is a member of the Fund shall in addition to the court fee stamps affixed thereon, be affixed with the welfare fund stamp of the value of fifteen rupees in the case of vakalath filed before the High Court, and of the value of ten rupees in the case of vakalath filed before subordinate courts, tribunals or other authorities, and no vakalath shall be valid unless it is so stamped: Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall apply in respect of any memorandum of appearance filed by an advocate appearing on behalf of the Government. Explanation.- If three or more advocates jointly appear by a single vakalath, the maximum number of stamps that may be affixed thereon shall be three.
2. (2) The value of the stamp shall neither be costs in the case nor be collected in any event from the client.
3. (3) Any contravention of the provisions of sub-section (2) by any member shall disentitle him to the benefits of the Fund and the Trustee Committee shall report such instances to the Bar Council for appropriate action.